The SHS Choral Chamber ensemble is comprised of young men and women in grades nine through twelve. Students in this ensemble must already participate in one or more of the large choral ensembles at Shelbyville High School . Students study a wide variety of musical repertoire in this class, including solo art songs, classical chamber music, as well as Broadway, pop and holiday appropriate repertoire. This group performs at high school concerts and special holiday events.

Scholarships are available for interested studentsTo be a T.C. Singer, you must successfully complete an audition in front on our director and a panel of upper-classmenIt is suggested that students spend a year in Chrous before auditioning for T.C. Singers

Purpose and Goals of Drama Club is to promote appreciation for and excellence in the theatrical arts. Activities included: Students may get involved in drama productions (usually one per semester) at the high school, either backstage or on-stage. Students will often attend theater productions in the community as well. Some students even choose to get involved in outside theaters, particularly Shelby County Players and Buck Creek Players, or at local churches. Membership Requirements: Students audition for shows at the school or in the community. There are no up-front fees. Students sometimes need to help provide costumes for shows.

A lot of hard work and sacrifice is needed for a good drama team. Most of the appreciation should go to the director, Mr. Wilson.

Art Club is intended for those students who have an interest and passion in learning about and creating art. In art club, students will be exposed to various types of art medias all while learning different art techniques. Art Club is available to 5-8th grade students. Due to size and limitation of art supplies, membership is limited.

Concert Band provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band. Ensemble and solo activities develop elements of musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. There will be dress rehearsals and performances scheduled outside the school day. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in these performances that support learning in the classroom.

Students sing repertoire representing various styles and cultures. They sing accurately and expressively from a score and from memory and use proper vocal technique. They sing interpedently and in large and small ensembles, and they respond to the cues of a conductor.